The Knights Templar

After walking for several hours, we were rewarded with this magnificent view while we sipped our cafe con leche. Castillo de los Templarios was built in 1178 when this area fell under the protectorate of the Templar.  They were disbanded by the church in 1312, but certainly left their mark along the Camino. Walking through an industrial town always presents problems trying to follow the Camino, so when took a detour and found ourselves at a mall displaying the golden arches, we couldn't resist taking a break and having a taste of home. They don't call it Mc Donald's but just refer to it as "big mac".